M-Audio
BX5 D3
Measured · medium quality5″ 2-way active studio monitor with a rear port. Typical price €218 per pair.
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Fit at a glance
From the same rules the quiz uses, for mixing at a normal level with room for peaks.
| Room | Woofer size | Loud enough up to |
|---|---|---|
| Small (about 10 m²) | Fits | 3 m or more |
| Medium (about 18 m²) | Fits | 3 m or more |
| Large (about 30 m²) | On the small side | 3 m or more |
Measurements
| Preference score (with sub) | 6.69 |
| Bass, −6 dB | 59 Hz |
| Measurement quality | Medium |
Measurement: other sources, via Spinorama. Spinorama page
Similar monitors in the same price range
Monitors from €142 to €327 per pair, closest in price and woofer size first.
| Monitor | Pair | Woofer | Port | Max level | Bass −6 dB | Pref. score | Room correction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M-Audio BX5 D3 (this one) | €218 | 5″ | Rear | 113 dB | 59 Hz | 6.69 | — |
| Mackie CR5BT | €216 | 5.25″ | Rear | — | 53 Hz* | — | — |
| JBL Professional 104-BT | ~€199 | 4.5″ | Rear | — | 75 Hz* | — | — |
| Yamaha HS4 | €239 | 4.5″ | Rear | — | 75 Hz* | — | — |
| PreSonus Eris Studio 4 | €186 | 4.5″ | Front | 99 dB | 63 Hz* | — | — |
| JBL Professional 305P MkII | €278 | 5″ | Rear | 111 dB | 47 Hz | 7.52 | — |
Max level: peak level of a pair at 1 m, converted from the maker's figure. * estimated from the maker's figure.
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Compared with
Setup
- Rear port: keep at least 30 cm from the wall, or the bass gets boomy.
- Has a switch to cut bass when it stands on a desk or near a wall.
- Tweeter at ear height, about 110–120 cm when seated.
Specs
| Woofer | 5″ |
| Ways | 2 |
| Port | Rear |
| Max SPL (maker) | 110 dB (each, peak) |
| Size (H × W × D) | 254 × 176 × 197 mm |
| Inputs | XLR, TRS |
| Boundary EQ | Yes |
| Room correction | No |
Where to buy
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